LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsNetApp Inc (NTAP)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.39
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.32B
NTAP
NetApp Inc
$118.00
+4.42%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $22.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 376689% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $6.71B). NTAP leads profitability with a 18.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. NTAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. NTAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LPL
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
NTAP
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-32.9%
Fair Value
$79.69
Current Price
$118.00
$38.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 113 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.4% revenue growth
Trading at 20.2x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NTAP
The strongest argument for NTAP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 25.2%. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : NTAP
The primary concerns for NTAP are Revenue Growth, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while NTAP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTAP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
NTAP is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTAP scores higher overall (66/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 18.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LG Display Co Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
LG Display Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) and display panels based on organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
NetApp Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
NetApp, Inc. is an American hybrid cloud data services and data management company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 1992 with an IPO in 1995, NetApp offers cloud data services for management of applications and data both online and physically.
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